The Daily Populous

Saturday February 17th, 2024 day edition

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Texas Republican Ted Cruz could lose his seat in the Senate, a poll has suggested.

After the National Public Affairs surveyed 807 likely voters, Cruz is neck and neck with his likely Democratic opponent, Congressman Colin Allred.

Newsweek contacted representatives for Cruz by email to comment on this story.

Incumbent Senator Ted Cruz is in a dead heat against likely Democratic opponent Congressman Colin Allred, with each candidate at 44%.

Allred is boosted by a +34 lead among Indy women and taking small – but valuable – GOP votes from Cruz. pic.twitter.com/k3h5szCgQS — National Public Affairs (@NatPubAffairs) February 15, 2024.

In a matchup with Gutierrez, 41 percent said they would vote for Cruz and 40 percent for the Democrat.

Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on January 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. »

Putin signs property confiscation law

Authored by thebarentsobserver.com

On Wednesday, February 14, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new law that defines the list of crimes punishable through the confiscation of property.

Among the crimes is the distribution of what the Russian state defines as “falsehoods” about the Russian army.

The appearance on this list could also indicate that a person could be up for property confiscation in Russia. »

Taylor Swift Donates $100K to GoFundMe for Family of Woman Killed at Chiefs Victory Parade

Authored by variety.com

A GoFundMe page set up for the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the woman killed in a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory parade, has caught the attention of Taylor Swift, who made donations on the page totaling $100,000 early Friday morning.

“This fund has been set up to benefit the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan,” reads the GoFundMe page’s text.

Because of the GoFundMe maximum, Swift had to pay the money in four installments, causing the change in the site’s policy. »

Alan Wake 2 Sold 1.3 Million Units; Now Remedy’s Fastest-Selling Game

Authored by tech4gamers.com

Story Highlight Alan Wake 2 has sold over 1.3 million units, and Remedy is pleased with the results.

Alan Wake 2 came out last year to incredibly positive reactions, quickly becoming one of the year’s best-rated games.

Alan Wake 2 has sold over 1.3 million copies since launch, making it Remedy's fastest selling game to date ➡️ https://t.co/tMp6xGDboV pic.twitter.com/lG77ETL36Y — Shinobi602 (@shinobi602) February 16, 2024. »